Following the devastation of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, the 36-year-old 'Timber' rapper is sending his private plane to rescue cancer patients on the island nation so they can continue their chemotherapy treatment in the US.

"Thanks to singer @pitbull for lending private plane to transfer cancer patients from Puerto Rico to the United States so that they can take their chemo," tweeted Jenniffer González, a congresswoman for Puerto Rico.

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Almost one week after the hurricane hit the island conditions remain dire, with 3.4 million people virtually without power and short of food and water. Flights to the island are currently infrequent and roads are blocked with debris.

The American hitmaker, whose parents are Cuban ex pats, is yet to broadcast his gracious act on social media, though he did tell E! News, "Thank God we're blessed to help. Just doing my part."

The Miami-based musician joins a growing list of public figures offering both aid to Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.

Earlier this week, Puerto Rican-American superstar Jennifer Lopez pledged $1 million of the proceeds from her Las Vegas show to help residents on the island. While Kim Kardashian West and Jimmy Fallon havealso announced they will be making donations.

"This picture breaks my heart!" Kim, 36, tweeted on Tuesday. "I will be donating to Puerto Rico and help them get the food and water they desperately need. Please donate!"

Pitbull's good deed comes as President Donald Trump pushes back against criticism that he failed to grasp the magnitude of Hurricane Maria destruction.

"America's hearts & prayers are with the people of #PuertoRico & the #USVI," Trump tweeted on Wednesday. "We will get through this - and we will get through this TOGETHER!"